Content: Gallery of inspiring decks --
Deck planning & design --
Evaluating your site --
Deck construction codes --
Determining lumber size --
Understanding loads --
Developing your deck plan --
Working with building inspectors --
How to build a deck --
Structural support --
Installing a ledger --
Locating post footings --
Digging & pouring footings --
Installing posts --
Installing beams --
Hanging joists --
Framing low-profile decks --
Framing multi-level decks --
Framing decks on steep slopes --
Working with angles --
Creating curves --
Framing for insets --
Decking --
Decking patterns --
Laying decking --
Stairs --
Building stairs --
Building stairways with landings --
Deck railings --
Deck railing basics --
Curved railings --
Composite railing systems --
Glass-panel railings --
Steel cable railings --
Copper tube railings --
Finishing & maintaining your deck --
Cleaning, sealing & coloring a deck --
Finishing a new wood deck --
Maintaining a deck --
Repairing a deck --
Cleaning vinyl & composite decking --
Deck materials & tools --
Footings & structural lumber --
Wood decking --
Composite decking --
Fasteners & hardware --
Metal connecting hardware --
Screws & nails --
Flashing --
Footing forms --
Specialty tools --
Custom deck projects --
A deck for entertaining --
A deck for livability --
A deck with power --
Hot tub deck --
Underdeck enclosure --
Ground level walkout deck --
Second-story walkout deck --
Inside corner deck --
Island deck --
Wraparound deck --
Angled deck --
Platform deck --
Multi-level deck --
Casual curve deck.